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217 Records Celebrates the Bicentennial of This Giant of American Literature In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 217 Records announces the release of a special 5-CD boxed set of Longfellow's epic poem "The Song of Hiawatha". Michael Maglaras, founder of 217 Records, recently finished recording this masterpiece in its entirety in Longfellow's hometown of Portland, Maine. Accompanied by a soundtrack of more than 1,000 pieces of Native American music, a host of sound effects, and using music by French composer Maurice Ravel, Maglaras brings the story of Hiawatha, more than 6,500 lines, to life! |
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. |
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Special performance! Accompanied by a full sound track of sound effects and music, Michael Maglaras will read the chapter "Hiawatha's Fishing" from "The Song of Hiawatha." Don't miss it! Special note: Meet Michael at a special 6:00 pm Reception with the Authors to benefit Maine Reads: Heavy hors d’ouevres, cash bar, and complimentary orchestra seating for the 7:30 pm readings. Tickets are $50 per person and available by calling Maine Reads 207-871-9100 or sending a check made payable to Maine Reads to: Maine Reads, 19 South St. Suite 8B, Portland, ME 04102. Please include contact information. Seats are limited. |
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Saturday, May 17, 2008 -- 1:30 p.m. Free and Open to the Public - Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland, Maine A contemporary / classic poetry combination! |
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217 Records is a division of AEM Holdings, Ltd., PO Box 159, Cos Cob, CT 06807 |
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